Arsenal are set to appoint Maurizio Micheli after he agreed to join the club as part of their recruitment team, and Fabrizio Romano, writing in his exclusive GIVEMESPORT newsletter, has offered some insight into what supporters can expect from the former Napoli man.
GIVEMESPORT senior correspondent Fabrizio Romano recently reported that Micheli has agreed to join Arsenal under Andrea Berta as part of their recruitment team. The deal is set to be formally sealed soon, with a move to the Gunners now imminent.
Micheli is currently Napoli's head of scouting, and the 57-year-old is currently in his second spell with the Italian club. Micheli has previously spent time with Verona and Bologna, and he returned to Napoli for his second spell back in 2018.
Fabrizio Romano: What Maurizio Micheli Will Bring to Arsenal
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Writing in his exclusive GIVEMESPORT newsletter, Romano has provided some insight into what Micheli can bring to Arsenal, based on his time at Napoli. The respected reporter claims that Micheli is 'excellent' at scouting players, and he did a great job in Italy, helping in the process to bring Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Kim Min-jae to Napoli, while he's also a 'super professional'.
"For sure, he’s excellent at scouting players. He did a great job in the process to find Kim Min-jae and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, for example. He’s also a super professional; very good appointment."
Arsenal have already made some impressive signings of late in the transfer market, and the appointment of Berta recently has seen them take their recruitment to the next level. As a result, Arsenal are now sitting top of the Premier League with a comfortable advantage, with some of their summer signings, such as Martin Zubimendi and Viktor Gyokeres, playing a crucial role.
Micheli could help Arsenal to go to the next level, and he has a proven track record of signing hidden gems. Berta has often brought in more established players during his short time at Arsenal, but Micheli could help the Gunners find young talents from around the world for bargain fees. Kvaratskhelia is a prime example of that, with Micheli bringing him to Napoli from Georgian side Dinamo Batumi. The now-24-year-old was relatively unheard of at the time, but he's developed into one of the best wingers in world football.